Praying for Fruit that REMAINS!!!!

 Artwork by Lacey Anderson, a ReachGlobal 6-month Intern

Hanging on the wall in the dining room of the mission house is a list of people with which we have had "divine" appointments the last 3 weeks.  The list grows daily, as we are out and about in Rio with our six TREK7 short-term missionaries, traveling to and from Vila Mimosa and active serving the Lord in various ways.  For all the people we meet and have a spiritual conversation, we are praying for seeds planted and ultimately, fruit that remains!

Today was an incredible day!  We were greatly encouraged to have 2 sisters- and 1 Brazilian brother-in-Christ travel with our TREK7 group from Recreio to Vila Mimosa!  It takes us 2 hours to arrive there, as we take 2 buses and the metro and then walk the rest of the way.  That gives us wonderful "extra" time to speak to a lot of people en route and to share about the hope that we have in Jesus Christ!

Neide and Regina at the Prayer/Worship Room in Vila Mimosa

Today on the bus ride there, I sat next to a Brazilian woman and began a conversation with her.  We had a fun and meaningful conversation and I shared the gospel with her.  She is an anthropologist and doesn't have time in her life for God.  I invited her to church and gave her the EvangeCube to keep to remind her to think about making a decision for Christ.  This highly-educated, successful woman began to cry!  The gospel message had touched her heart!  I left Amanda with my phone number, e-mail address and map to the church.  Please pray with me that she contacts me or visits church!  Pray that she becomes a Christ follower!  Pray for fruit that remains!

After our time in worship at the Prayer and Worship room at Vila Mimosa, Jeff felt the Holy Spirit prompting us to stay past our planned time, and so we did.....and God had a wonderful plan!  I'm so glad he listened to the Holy Spirit!

While making our way back to the metro, a  woman recognized me from last week and asked if we could help her.  She is 7 months pregnant and still "working" on the streets!  After speaking with her for a while, I invited her to the Prayer and Worship room.  There, we spoke more and I prayed for her.  She was given food and baby clothes.  The Brazilian church is connecting her with people that can further minister to her.

Please pray for effective ministry and fruit that remains as we use ALL opportunities during the World Cup to share the good news of Jesus Christ!

Celebrating Christ,

Diane and Jeff